John Wilson Bennett, 89, of Whitehall, died Sept. 22, 2021, in his home. He was the husband of Nancy Ann (Baron) Bennett for 52 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late William F. and Florence I. (Frederick) Bennett.

He was a 1950 graduate of Northampton High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Kutztown State Teachers College in 1957.

He was in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean conflict.

He was a fifth-grade teacher in the Bethlehem Area School District for 25 years. He was an assistant manager of a Coplay liquor store for 28 years.

He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Fullerton, and was confirmed at Grace United Church of Christ, Northampton.

He was a life member of Fullerton American Legion Post 367. He received numerous awards for his many lifesaving efforts.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jonathan William and his wife Jolene and their daughters Jillian and Jaylynn; a daughter, Beth Ann and her husband Gary D. Neitz and their daughters Bailee and Brinlee; a sister, Ruth I. Bennett; nieces; nephews; and extended family.

He was predeceased by a brother, Byron Bennett, and three sisters, Kathleen Hugo, Evelyn Hower and Leonore Fehnel.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s UCC, 575 Grape St., Whitehall, 18052, or to the family for future cemetery care.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.